NRF Forecasts 2025 Retail Sales to Hit $5.42 Trillion
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that retail sales during 2025 will grow between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024 to between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion.
New Report Reveals AI is Reshaping the Hiring Process
Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into the workplace is progressing rapidly, with HR professionals and employees adopting AI tools to help with various tasks. To better understand how the workforce interacts with AI, hiring platform HireVue surveyed over 4,000 HR leaders and employees in their latest report, which found that AI adoption surged in 2025.
Companies Scaling Back DEI Commitments in 2025
A new survey conducted by Resume.Org found that 1 in 8 companies are reducing or eliminating DEI efforts this year, with many citing shifts in the political climate as a key factor.
eTail Palm Springs 2025
eTail Palm Springs is coming back to the the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Springs, California from February 24-27. With a focus on e-commerce and digital marketing, this retail event will feature a variety of speakers and educational sessions discussing the latest trends in e-commerce.
Retail Returns Expected to Total $890 Billion
Returns continue to pose a significant cost for the retail industry, with total returns projected to reach $890 billion in 2024. Retailers estimate that 17% of their annual sales in 2024 will be returned.
2024 Holiday Readiness Guide
From marketing strategies and online design changes to in-store displays and promotions, there’s a lot on your plate. That’s why Specialty Retailer put together our 2024 Holiday Readiness Guide, filled with tips from experts on how you can best be prepared for a successful holiday season.
October Import Cargo Perseveres Despite Three-Day Port Strike
At a time when retailers are gearing up for the holiday season, a port strike at the United States’ East and Gulf Coast ports interrupted cargo flow last week. After only three days, the strike came to an end, with likely only limited damage to America’s economy.
TOTE Introduces First Fitting Room Try-Ons Retail Platform
TOTE's platform allows customers to select items on a brand's website and have them waiting in a fitting room to try on in-store. Online-only retailers can also leverage the platform to book virtual styling sessions or to send shoppers to their stockists’ locations.
eTail Boston 2024 to Explore All Things Future Technology
eTail Boston is set to take place from August 12-15, 2024 at the Boston Mariott Copley Place. This e-commerce and digital marketing event will feature an agenda jam packed with presentations, panel discussions and interactive roundtables for retail professionals, all offering insight into navigating the rapidly evolving digital world.
Back-to-School Shopping Has Already Begun
As of early July, more than half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have already begun buying items for the upcoming school year, according...
